Blue Rugs

Room by Room

• A dark navy blue area rug will cozy up your dining room for fall and winter entertaining.
• Add a size appropriate blue rug near the front door to help catch and mask dirt and water from shoes and boots.
• Turn your bath into a more spa-like experience with the addition of a soft blue rug underfoot.
• A light blue rug paired with white walls or furniture offers the addition of a modern pop of color.
• Layer a patterned blue rug on top of your wall-to-wall carpeting or another solid blue rug to create depth and interest.

All About Blue

• Blue has been an important color in art and design since ancient times.
• The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was first used in ancient Egypt for jewelry, and later during the Renaissance to create ultramarine -- the most expensive of all pigments.
• In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to color porcelain, while in the Middle Ages European artists used it in the windows of cathedrals.
• Europeans wore clothing blue clothing made from the vegetable dye woad until it was replaced by a finer hue -- indigo-- from America.
• During the 19th century synthetic blue dyes and pigments gradually replaced mineral pigments and synthetic dyes.
• Dark blue became a common color for military uniforms and eventually business suits.
• It's the color most associated with harmony, faithfulness, confidence, imagination, intelligence, knowledge, calm, and concentration.
• Blue is regularly chosen by more than 50% of the population as their favorite color.

Size and Pattern Blue rugs are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and patterns so it should be a breeze finding one that works with your space's aesthetic. Look for a rug that suits your needs as well as the feeling you're trying to evoke within your home.

• Large area rugs can anchor all of the furniture in a room together.
• Runners are perfect for both narrow hallways as well as kitchens.
• Smaller patterns can make a large room feel more intimate, while larger patterns work in all spaces..

Caring for and Cleaning Your Blue Rug

• Vacuum your area rugs just as often as you vacuum wall-to-wall carpet to eliminate excess dirt.
• If you have a fringed rug be careful not to vacuum the area, as this could be damaging.
• If your vacuum has a rug setting (which stops the rollers from spinning and just uses suction) use this option.
• Brush up any loose hair on the bathroom rug or pet hair on area rugs before vacuuming by going in the same direction as the nap.
• Rotate your area rugs a couple of times a year to avoid wear and fading from traffic and sunlight.
• Give smaller rugs a good shake outside to remove dirt and grime.

Finding Your Perfect Blue Rug

• Blues pair well with greens and neutrals to create a sense of calm serenity.
• Choose a blue rug featuring a small pattern if you'd like to add some quiet energy to a room.
• A royal or navy blue rug can add sophistication and class to any space.

Because blue rugs are available in such a wide array of variations, you may want to use some filters while searching out the best fit for you so as to not be overwhelmed. If you're at a loss here are some shortcuts to get started:

• Get started: Browse all area rugs
• Begin with an idea of where you'll be using your rug, that will help determine which material is the best fit
• Decide what size blue area rug will best fit the space and narrow your search down further
• Or opt for a shape that will add extra interest, like a square or round
• Price options can also be filtered beginning with $200 and under